Mevastatin, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Mevastatin (Compactin) inhibits HMGCR (HMG-CoA reductase) , induces apoptosis which in turn inhibits isoprenoid biosynthesis and therefore blocks protein isoprenylation and reduces plasma cholesterol levels in humans. Mevastatin causes cells to arrest early in the G1 phase. Mevastatin is a close structural analog of lovastatin and both agents have the same biochemical and pharmacological activities. Mevastatin is inactive in cell-free assays. In cells however, it is hydrolyzed to the active free acid form by intracellular esterases.

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Applications
Mevastatin (Compactin) inhibits HMGCR (HMG-CoA reductase) , induces apoptosis which in turn inhibits isoprenoid biosynthesis and therefore blocks protein isoprenylation and reduces plasma cholesterol levels in humans. Mevastatin causes cells to arrest early in the G1 phase. Mevastatin is a close structural analog of lovastatin and both agents have the same biochemical and pharmacological activities. Mevastatin is inactive in cell-free assays. In cells however, it is hydrolyzed to the active free acid form by intracellular esterases.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol at 25 mg/mL and in DMSO at 20mg/ml

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8°C

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 73573-88-3
• Molecular Formula: C23H34O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 390.52
• MDL Number: MFCD05662341
• InChI Key: AJLFOPYRIVGYMJ-INTXDZFKSA-N
• Synonym: mevastatin, compactin, mevastatinum, mevastatina, mevastatine, mevastatinum inn-latin, antibiotic ml 236b, mevastatin inn, compactin penicillium, mevastatine inn-french
• PubChem CID: 64715
• ChEBI: CHEBI:34848
• IUPAC Name: [(1S,7S,8S,8aR)-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxooxan-2-yl]ethyl]-7-methyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl] (2S)-2-methylbutanoate
• SMILES: CC[C@H](C)C(=O)O[C@H]1CCC=C2C=C[C@H](C)[C@H](CC[C@@H]3C[C@@H](O)CC(=O)O3)[C@@H]12

• Color: White
• Quantity: 25 mg
• Beilstein: 1269441
• Merck Index: 14,6164
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol at 25 mg/mL and in DMSO at 20mg/ml
• Formula Weight: 390.52
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: Mevastatin

Safety and Handling

RTECSNumber	EK7907100
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only